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Suprax (cefixime) vs. Keflex (cephalexin)

Suprax (cefixime) vs. Keflex (cephalexin)

What are Suprax and Keflex? Suprax is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat middle ear infections (otitis media), tonsillitis, throat infections (pharyngitis), laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), gonorrhea, and acute bacterial bronchitis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other cephalosporin antibiotics include cephalexin (Keflex), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefaclor (Ceclor), cefuroxime (Zinacef), cefprozil […]

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Four Summer Health Myths Debunked

Four Summer Health Myths Debunked

As children, most of us heard lots of health advice. Unfortunately, some of it, however well-intentioned, was medically incorrect. See if you’ve ever heard — or believed — any of these common summer health myths. False: Wait a half hour after eating before you can safely go swimming This one seemed almost universally accepted when […]

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Plastic Surgery Pays Off for Men

Plastic Surgery Pays Off for Men

Latest Skin News MONDAY, July 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Plastic surgery is no longer the sole domain of women, and men now have even more incentive to try a little nip-and-tuck on their faces: New research suggests they look more attractive and trustworthy to others. The study included 24 men, average age 49 years, […]

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Health Tip: Using Eye Makeup

Health Tip: Using Eye Makeup

(HealthDay News) — Makeup should be used properly and safely to prevent injury to the eye, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Latest Skin News The academy encourages those who wear eye makeup to: Throw away eye makeup after three months. If you develop an eye infection, toss all of your eye makeup. Do not […]

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Longer Rx for Birth Control Pills a Smart Idea for Female Vets: Study

Longer Rx for Birth Control Pills a Smart Idea for Female Vets: Study

Latest Sexual Health News FRIDAY, July 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Giving U.S. female military veterans a year’s supply of birth control pills would reduce their risk of unwanted pregnancies and lower health care costs, a new study finds. The researchers also found that the health care cost savings would more than outweigh the expense […]

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Family Planning Clinics Given Longer to Comply With New Abortion Rule

Family Planning Clinics Given Longer to Comply With New Abortion Rule

MONDAY, July 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics will have longer to comply with the Trump administration’s new rule banning them from referring women for abortions, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Latest Pregnancy News The department said it “does not intend to bring enforcement actions” against clinics […]

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Pot Use During Early Pregnancy on the Rise

Pot Use During Early Pregnancy on the Rise

Latest Pregnancy News FRIDAY, July 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pot use and pregnancy hardly go hand-in-hand for health reasons, but more American women are using marijuana just before and right after they become pregnant, new research warns. “These findings should alert women’s health clinicians to be aware of potential increases in daily and weekly […]

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Cialis (tadalafil) vs. Levitra (vardenafil)

Cialis (tadalafil) vs. Levitra (vardenafil)

What drugs interact with tadalafil and vardenafil? Tadalafil The breakdown and elimination of tadalafil from the body may be decreased by erythromycin, ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir). Therefore, these drugs may increase the levels of tadalafil in the blood. If these drugs are being used at the same time as tadalafil, […]

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Ketorolac vs. Ibuprofen

Ketorolac vs. Ibuprofen

What are the side effects of ketorolac and ibuprofen? Ketorolac Common side effects from ketorolac include: Rare side effects of ketorolac include: Serious side effects of ketorolac include: Stomach ulcers Intestinal bleeding Reduced kidney function Liver failure Other serious adverse events include: NSAIDs reduce the ability of blood to clot and, therefore, increase bleeding after […]

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gabapentin (Gralise) vs. duloxetine (Cymbalta)

gabapentin (Gralise) vs. duloxetine (Cymbalta)

What are the side effects of gabapentin and Cymbalta? Gabapentin The most common side effects of gabapentin are: Other adverse effects and serious side effects associated with gabapentin include: Antiepileptic medications have been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior. Anyone considering the use of antiepileptic drugs must balance this risk of […]